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Williams sisters reach Wimbledon semis (AP)
The Williams sisters moved closer to another Wimbledon final Tuesday, using their power tennis to cruise into the semifinals in straight sets. Defending champion and four-time winner Venus Williams beat Thailand's Tamarine Tanasugarn 6-4, 6-3, and two-time champ Serena swept 19-year-old Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-4, 6-0. Rays beat BoSox 5-4, extend AL East lead (AP)
No punches, no angry words exchanged. With first place on the line in the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox stuck to playing baseball Monday night. James Shields scattered five hits over 6 1-3 innings and B.J. Upton and Gabe Gross homered, helping the Rays remain unbeaten at home against the Red Sox with a 5-4 victory that hiked their lead to 1 1/2 games in the division. Woods: Left knee sore entire PGA career (AP)
Tiger Woods does not know when he can play golf again, but he said Monday his rebuilt left knee has been sore his entire PGA Tour career and he looks forward to playing on two good legs. "My left knee has been sore for 10 to 12 years," Woods said during a conference call for his AT&T National tournament, his first public comments since reconstructive surgery last Tuesday. Davis opts out of contract with Warriors (AP) Golden State point guard Baron Davis elected to become a free agent Monday night, opting out of the final year of his contract with the Warriors in a surprise move. Davis had until Monday night to decide whether to turn down his $17.8 million contract for next season, the final year of a six-year deal. Clippers say Brand, Maggette to opt out (AP) Elton Brand and Corey Maggette have told the Los Angeles Clippers they will opt of the final year of their contracts and become free agents. "We have been notified by Elton Brand and Corey Maggette of each player's decision to opt out of his respective contract," Clippers president Andy Roeser said Monday in a statement. Nationals RHP Cordero out for season (AP) Washington Nationals closer Chad Cordero is out for the season with a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Cordero will have surgery on the shoulder, which has been bothering him all season. The date for the procedure has not been set. Cordero has pitched in only six games, allowing one run in 4 1-3 innings. Caps re-sign D Green for 4 years, $21M (AP) The Washington Capitals are keeping the dynamic young star with the oh-my-gosh end-to-end moves. Alex Ovechkin? He's already under contract. Tuesday was Mike Green's day as the NHL's top scoring defenseman was rewarded with a four-year, $21 million contract. Green scored 18 goals last season at the unripe age of 22, becoming the youngest player to lead defensemen in goals since Paul Coffey in... 'Canes send Cole to Oilers for Pitkanen (AP)
The Carolina Hurricanes have traded forward Erik Cole to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Joni Pitkanen. Tuesday's deal gives the Hurricanes the young, offensive-minded defenseman they've long coveted but cost them their top-line right wing, the third-leading goal-scorer in franchise history. The 29-year-old Cole had 22 goals and 29 assists in his seventh season with the Hurricanes and helped... Manny: Incident with team employee over (AP) Manny Ramirez said he patched things up with a Boston Red Sox employee he reportedly shoved to the ground during an argument, and the club said the matter is over. The Providence Journal reported Monday that Ramirez pushed traveling secretary Jack McCormick in the visitors' clubhouse Saturday in Houston after McCormick told Ramirez that he might not be able to come up with the 16 tickets the... Griffey's HR in 9th lifts Reds over Bucs (AP)
Darren Baker hasn't yet learned the distinction between old and vintage. The 9-year-old son of Reds manager Dusty Baker playfully called Ken Griffey Jr. old on Monday, then watched the 38-year-old outfielder end the game with a swing that was as sweet as ever. His two-run shot -- the 603rd of his career -- sent Cincinnati to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. On the Mark: Surprise! Rays are for real - FOXSports.com Mark Kriegel is the national columnist for FOXSports.com. He is the author of two New York Times best sellers, Namath: A Biography and Pistol: The Life of Pete Maravich , which Sports Illustrated called "the best sports biography of the year." With ... Ballack's banner controversy - Setantasports.com Michael Ballack and Germany’s general manager Oliver Bierhoff had a run in after Sunday’s European Championship final defeat to Spain. Bierhoff wanted Ballack to hold up a banner thanking fans for their support during the tournament but Germany ... 126 Days to the Election: A look at the race for 2008 on Tuesday - Minneapolis Star Tribune Obama announces support and expansion for Bush's faith based programs ... McCain to visit Colombia, Mexico to show support for free trade ... McCain to visit Colombia, Mexico to show support for free trade Obama to expand Bush's faith based programs ... Duquette defends ticket deal in Pittsfield - Boston Globe Former Red Sox general manager Daniel Duquette is embroiled in a state ethics controversy for selling Mayor James M. Ruberto of Pittsfield two tickets to the 2004 World Series at face value when such seats were fetching as much as $2,000 apiece ... USTA's decision to leave Raymond off Olympic team leaves bitter taste - ESPN.com Lisa Raymond and Samantha Stosur look to be back on track to make another run at the top of the doubles rankings, but they'll be splitting up again for a short time this summer. That's because Australia's Stosur, who recently missed eight months with ... HURRICANE WATCH Insurers Criticized For New Rate Models - Wall Street Journal Scientists say the jury is still out on whether rising sea temperatures will cause more hurricanes to hit U.S. coastlines. Yet some insurance companies are boosting premiums based on assumptions that they will. Others are withdrawing from coastal ... Obama announces support and expansion for Bush's faith based programs - Minneapolis Star Tribune Obama to expand Bush's faith based programs Obama's sister helps reach out to Asian-Americans McCain to talk free trade in Latin America Obama and Bill Clinton end mutual silent treatment Obama defends his patriotism, lauds McCain's, too CHICAGO ... Lessons from Subway Series '08 - Times Herald-Record NEW YORK — It's not entirely fair to compare Joe Girardi's managing to that of his predecessor, because the Yankees' universe really has changed that dramatically. No matter how many of us in the fan and media world can't comprehend why C.C ... Forget controversial suit. I want 'wow' moments. - St. Petersburg Times Story Tools Natalie Coughlin took back her 100-meter backstroke world mark 129 seconds after losing it Monday. OMAHA, Neb. — If this sport were really about the bathing suit, they would not call it "swimming." They would call it Beach Blanket Bingo ... For swimmers, new suit a stroke of genius - Boston Globe OMAHA - The swimmers talk about the suit as if it's a supernatural skin. "When I put it on, I feel like some kind of Action Hero, ready to take on the world," said global backstroke champion Ryan Lochte. Michael Phelps, who could win a record eight ... Just Football News DRIVEN Media Communications' 'Coolest' New Client is Just in Time for ... - Forbes TEMECULA, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Fogg, the nation's leading supplier of premier misting systems for the NFL, MLB, PGA Tour and NASCAR, announced today that it has retained DRIVEN Media Communications to support its communications efforts ... Ex-MSU coach Nick Saban, other coaches happier in college than NFL - Detroit Free Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It's summertime. For the average college football coach, there's opportunity to sleep late a few days, enjoy some time in the sun and get a little lazy. In the meantime, NFL coaches are churning away, working from sunup to ... From Belleville East to arena football: Craig Heimburger is having a ... - News-Democrat For 3 1/2 years, former NFL player Craig Heimburger woke up every day feeling like something was missing from his life. "When you've played football for so many years, the first thing you do when you wake up is think about the day ahead of you, and ... Top 50 NFL players: 1 Lion, 4 Wolverines - Detroit Free Press CBSSports.com's Pete Prisco writes his opinions on the top 50 NFL players. And he had just one Lion in the 50 (but four former Wolverines). The highlights: 1. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots: Can he do any more than he did last season? The scary ... Madden video game has become larger than life - Newsday Shaun Alexander already was one of the most accomplished players in the NFL . He'd led the league in rushing and touchdowns, been named MVP, gone to three Pro Bowls and played a big part in the Seahawks' roll to Super Bowl XL. But that wasn't enough ... NFL Football Teams - Realfootball365.com A rumor popped up from a poster on Texans Talk about the possibility of former Longhorns RB Cedric Benson returning to the Lone Star State. It doesn't seem Texans fans share any sort of nostalgia when it comes to Benson's college success. A poster ... Nothing to fear on Canada Day but Fear Itself, the NFL and Laraque - Edmonton Journal My Canada includes the CFL, Georges Laraque, Salvadorans, chills, thrills, rites of passage and maybe a nice bagel. In other words, on the eve of Canada Day, it's time for a mixed bag of random thoughts, arguments and maybe a nice bagel. You're right ... NFL Calendar - CBS Sportsline Aug. 3 - Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, Canton, Ohio (Indianapolis vs. Washington). Aug. 26 - Roster cutdown to maximum of 75 players. Aug. 30 - Roster cutdown to maximum of 53 players. Sept. 4-8 - 2008 regular season starts Goodell: NFL rookie pay scale 'ridiculous' - Boston Globe CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y.— NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it's "ridiculous" to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks. "There's something wrong about the system," Goodell said Friday. "The ... 15 burning questions (and answers) for NFL offseason - FOXSports.com More than anything, though, it's a time for hope and unbridled optimism. In the second week of June, the Super Bowl crown is really anyone's to take (minus the Bears, Falcons, Bengals, Dolphins, and Niners, of course). Jaguars fans are convinced this ... |
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